MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section Of Pipe That Joins To Flexible Brake Hose Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Fading (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Zone 'A' Less Than 10mm And Damage Outside Zone 'A' Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking Brake Pedal Reaches Floor (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Fading (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Zone 'A' Less Than 10mm And Damage Outside Zone 'A' Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack at join with rear silencer (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust fractured by spark arrester
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pad locking pin hanging out (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pad pin not driven home (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALL
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU05 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GU05 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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